Where do you start been stood in a shed 35 years

[uktrader6]

BSA GOLDSTAR

Where do I start, keep period with parts or return original?

One owner till 2 years ago been stood since awaiting restoration

Is well known around Nottingham was one of fastest bikes in the area

Period parts Tank, Seat not shown, poss Exhaust.

Owner was ill for years and was seriously going to have it buried with him

http://www.rockersreunion.com/images/com_adsmanager/ads/bsa-goldstar-needing-restoration_9_1.jpg

http://www.rockersreunion.com/images/com_adsmanager/ads/bsa-goldstar-needing-restoration_9_2.jpg

http://www.rockersreunion.com/images/com_adsmanager/ads/bsa-goldstar-needing-restoration_9_3.jpg

[fq-craigus]

If you like the style keep origional. First thing is making a list of parts needed and seperatly rya to be returned.

Get engine running and once running begin strip down keeping catalogue and begin the fun

[Chrissb6]

Now that's a project! Its got to be renovated and put back together as original. I assume all the documents are with it? After 35yrs it will need a total strip of both engine and frame. Enjoy doing the project please keep us updated.

PS

If you need an engine rebuild pm me. l've got a very good contact.

[eastanglianbiker]

if thats a genuine dbd34 then its a goldmine and was it made as cafe racer or standard bike once y ou konw for sure then restore it to what it was from factory wont be a cheap project but well worth it in the end

[uktrader6]

Now that's a project! Its got to be renovated and put back together as original. I assume all the documents are with it? After 35yrs it will need a total strip of both engine and frame. Enjoy doing the project please keep us updated.

PS

If you need an engine rebuild pm me. l've got a very good contact.

 

Yes have all the Docs may have some race related history needs investigating

Did intend to get it done for this years Rockers reunion at the Ship Skegness , mate organises it, too late now.

He wants it himself

Got a few mates input below all different opinions but that's it lol

Site link below check on links page, guy who organises reunion is top quality polisher & chromework did work for Norton motorcycles

also on links -Mate does dyno work for Summerfield racing - Manx Norton fame and innovation racing. Harley specialist

If you need a custom exhaust check out link Nrp Exhausts hes done work for the above was development guy for Scorpion exhausts and a spell

at Micron before setting up himself.

May be in touch re engine

[jono]

firstly better than a lotto win greatest bike of all time IMO

looks to have some nice race parts on it hard to tell by the pics but looks like a taylor dow yolk so its probably got the double damping conversion, GP carb????

the tank looks to be fiberglass if so swap for alloy as it will never hold fuel no matter what you line it with,as for the engine recommition it yourself mate they are really easy to work on get your advice from http://www.britbike.com/forums/ubbthreads.php

with the right race history circa 20k finished........... here to help if needed

[uktrader6]

firstly better than a lotto win greatest bike of all time IMO

looks to have some nice race parts on it hard to tell by the pics but looks like a taylor dow yolk so its probably got the double damping conversion, GP carb????

the tank looks to be fiberglass if so swap for alloy as it will never hold fuel no matter what you line it with,as for the engine recommition it yourself mate they are really easy to work on get your advice from http://www.britbike.com/forums/ubbthreads.php

with the right race history circa 20k finished........... here to help if needed

 

Hi was always my dream bike got hold of it by fluke really.

Know 6 people that know its history from previous owner all in 70s(age) was well known bike around Nottingham.

Story was it was raced in early 60s before guy bought it tale was by BSA, (I KNOW EVERYONE SAYS THAT)

Had a couple of guys that are knowledgeable look at it we all took BSA story with a pinch of salt, but after they looked they said they would not rule it out needs more investigation . (If it is its a bonus but im cool either way)

Your right about some parts, tank is fibreglass was on in early 60s

Just digging some big Hi res photos out will put them on

appreciate any input

[uktrader6]

Here are a couple of hi res photos if you click on part of photo you should be able to zoom in

Or save them to pc and zoom in on them, If I upload them here it will shrink them

7500 miles on clock

Save them to pc as I will remove them in a couple of weeks

http://www.rockersreunion.com/Goldstar/goldstar1.JPG

http://www.rockersreunion.com/Goldstar/goldstar2.JPG

http://www.rockersreunion.com/Goldstar/goldstar3.JPG

http://www.rockersreunion.com/Goldstar/goldstar4.JPG

http://www.rockersreunion.com/Goldstar/goldstar5.JPG

[jono]

Thanks for the PM, glad you took the advice mart ,those guys on there really know their stuff ,careful of offers for tempting on the road trades remember you have a genuine piece of motorbike history ,stick with it however long it takes ,if it were mine i would keep it as a oily rag racer

got a great contact who hand makes alloy tanks when your ready ,had a couple made myself his workmanship is excellent and wont break the bank ,original LYTAs are fetching £800 + ATM,

looking at the high res pics unfortunately doesn't have the double damper conversion again if you go that route further down the line i have all the parts required including a super rare original Taylor Dow Superleggera 1950s race top yolk

i will be following this on britbike and look forward to seeing it back to its former glory.